Frequently Asked Questions

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What will my puppy come with?


Your puppy will come microchipped and with his or her own AKC registration papers for you to fill out and submit. We sell our puppies with limited registration, however full registration is available to approved show or breeding homes. Your puppy will also have a vet exam done and have its first set of vaccines and de-worming prior to going home with you. You will also have a puppy take home bag with toys, treats, his or her own puppy blanket and other goodies.

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Can I meet the puppies and parents?


Yes, once a deposit has been placed and puppies are an appropriate age for visitors we would be happy to set up a time to come visit. All we ask is that you don't visit us after visiting another kennel, pet store or other dogs that are not current on their vaccines in the same day so we can avoid the spread of any canine diseases. We want to do all we can to provide you with a healthy and happy puppy. **We are currently not allowing visitors before puppy pick up date. We hope this changes in the future. Thank you for understanding** (we are still allowing puppy pick up at our home)

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How does the deposit work?


Our puppies are on average $2300 (depending on color and gender) and we require a $400.00 non-refundable deposit to hold your puppy/spot on the waiting list. The deposit does go towards the total amount. We accept personal checks as a deposit payment or you can pay through PayPal or Venmo.  Your deposit holds your puppy from the litter, which will be picked in the order the deposits are received. We understand that everyone has a particular color and gender that they would prefer but, with a multi-color litter, guaranteeing a certain color and gender is not always possible. We will do our best to match each family to the color and gender that is requested but, we ask that the family understand that those color and gender combinations don't always happen. In the event that we don't have what you are looking for, your deposit is good for one year and can be transferred to the next litter. But we can guarantee your puppy to be happy, healthy and well socialized.






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Do you charge sales tax on puppies?


Yes, We are required to charge Minnesota sales tax (7.125%) to the purchase price of our puppies. So, if the puppy is $2300, we will add the State Sales Tax ($163.87) to it so the price will then be $2463.87. PLEASE understand this is a STATE LAW.
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When does my puppy have to be paid for?


Full payment is due when you pick your puppy up. We do not accept personal checks for the final payment on a puppy unless the check is sent to us a week before you pick your puppy up. We accept either cash, cashiers check, Venmo or PayPal for a final payment. We are required by the state of Minnesota to charge sales tax on puppies sold in Minnesota.
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What if I don't live in Minnesota?


No problem! We can meet to help cover driving distances or if driving isn't an option you can fly into MSP airport or St. Cloud airport and we can meet you there with your puppy and then you can fly back home with him or her as your carry on. Prices would be determined by the airline you chose to fly with. And of course you're always welcome to pick up your puppy from our home!

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What if we no longer can keep our puppy?

If the unfortunate circumstance comes up and you are no longer able to keep your puppy please contact us. We will always offer a home to our puppies. Often times we have people wanting older puppies or adults and we would be happy to use our resources to find a family for your puppy.